US President Biden is leaving for Poland ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
He is expected to confirm solidarity with his allies and emphasize continued support for Ukraine even as the invasion drags on.
President Biden's visit coincides with the one-year anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, and he leaves for Poland, Ukraine's neighbor, around 9 a.m. Japan time.
In his speech on the ground, he is expected to reiterate his willingness to continue to support Ukraine as long as necessary in order to maintain international order even as the invasion is protracted.
Furthermore, during my stay until the 22nd, I would like to meet with President Duda of Poland and the leaders of Eastern European countries among the member countries of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to confirm our solidarity with our allies.
In the United States, some Republican opposition parties have begun to voice caution about continuing military aid to Ukraine, and in a poll conducted last month by the Associated Press, etc., only those who responded "in favor of military aid" It is 48%, down 12 points from May last year, and it seems that President Biden wants to seek understanding for the continuation of support for the domestic market.
As for whether he will visit Ukraine, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby said at a briefing last week that he had "no plans."